ROBUSTNESS Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

robustness

noun

Definition of robustness

as in health

the condition of being sound in body she has the robustness of a woman half her age

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as in vigorousness

the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity the relentless robustness of the city has always inspired writers and artists

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Recent Examples of robustness Its layered architecture draws inspiration from the mechanical robustness of natural structures such as honeycombs and bamboo. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 Wang said the latest models, however, are less likely to be affected by how a prompt is worded and that companies have strengthened the model’s robustness to not be affected by how a prompt is worded. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 Rigorous testing in large, clinical trials with strong evidence of reproducibility, accuracy, precision, and robustness. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026 That’s why researchers are increasingly focusing not just on accuracy in ideal conditions, but on robustness, generalization and real-world readiness. — Bo Wang, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026 The aim is to ensure the robustness of red-team scrutiny and get the best results. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 Privacy-enhancing technologies must sit alongside measures addressing accountability, robustness, fairness, access control and human oversight. — Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 However, Onana, who was Villa’s club record signing in a £50million deal from Everton, has continued to struggle with his robustness. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The third is to develop novel variations of your stimuli or your benchmark items in order to test robustness and generalization. — Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for robustness

Noun

The Yakima County resident, who had previous health conditions, was exposed to avian influenza at a dairy with infected cattle and had been hospitalized.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Warren, a longtime progressive ally of el Sayed, cast the Michigan Democrat as a candidate voters could trust to stand up to wealthy interests and corporate lobbying, contrasting his record in public health with the influence of money in Washington.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of health

Noun

Jax, a tremendous force at 6-0, 260, displays impressive power, strength, and mobility as an agile powerhouse athlete.

— James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
The gym is expansive by hotel standards, with cardio machines, strength-training equipment, and a packed schedule of daily classes ranging from yoga and barre to HIIT and spin.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

To him, this underscores the vitality of a tentpole investment mind-set at the motion picture studios.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
The Lab is built on the understanding that the health of the Arno Basin is linked to the well-being of its local communities, the vitality of its ecosystems, and the economic activities that depend on them.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of vitality

Noun

Hadid’s exuberance was well documented, and to honor a decade of her death, Rana had to think like her late aunt, which is what inspired the two-day symposium.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Zest has also been referred to as vitality, exuberance, and joie de vivre, the French phrase for the joy of living.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of exuberance

Noun

Every horse is vetted for soundness, the buyers given detailed reports about its health, but DeVaux trusts herself as much as anyone.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
The allegations could call into question the soundness of criminal cases based on the involved officers’ arrests.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of soundness

Noun

But the faculty and programs that maintain the vibrancy of our schools — from dedicated staff to arts and cultural programs — are under threat.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Yellow pops with vibrancy when paired with a contrasting purple, but the same shade of yellow can look soft and inviting if paired with cream.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of vibrancy

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